Wall Street, CEOs back Trump child savings plan

IANS | July 7, 2026 9:25 AM

Washington, July 7 (IANS) Some of America's biggest corporations and financial institutions lined up behind President Donald Trump's newly launched Trump Accounts programme, pledging financial support and describing it as an initiative that could broaden wealth creation for future generations.

PM Modi accorded grand ceremonial welcome in Indonesia

IANS | July 7, 2026 9:18 AM

Jakarta, July 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a unprecedented ceremonial welcome in Jakarta on Tuesday as he officially began his visit to Indonesia, with a focus on strengthening bilateral ties.

Samsung forecasts record Q2 profit on robust AI chip demand

IANS | July 7, 2026 9:07 AM

Seoul, July 7 (IANS) South Korea-based Samsung Electronics Co. on Tuesday estimated its second-quarter operating profit at nearly 90 trillion won (US$58.8 billion), marking another quarterly record as strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-related semiconductors boosted earnings.

Delhi likely to witness light to moderate rain today; IMD issues 'Yellow Alert'

IANS | July 7, 2026 9:01 AM

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) The weather in the national Capital is expected to remain pleasant on Tuesday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in several parts of the city. The showers are expected to provide relief from the prevailing humid and hot weather.

Over 85,000 performed Amarnath Yatra in 4 days

IANS | July 7, 2026 8:55 AM

Srinagar, July 7 (IANS) Over 85,000 Yatris performed the Amarnath Yatra during the last four days as more than 28,000 people had ‘darshan’ on Monday. Officials said on Tuesday that since the Yatra started on July 3, in the last four days, 85,779 pilgrims performed the Yatra while 28,818 Yatris had ‘darshan’ in one day yesterday.